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'Disgusting Act of Corruption': Trump Sues IRS, Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax Return Leak www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
'Disgusting Act of Corruption': Trump Sues IRS, Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax Return Leak | Common Dreams
"While Trump is weaponizing taxpayer privacy laws for his own benefit, his Treasury Department is flouting those exact same laws to send tens of thousands of individual tax records to his anti-immigra...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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ICE Sparks 'International Incident' by Trying to Enter Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis www.commondreams.org/news/ice-spa...
ICE Sparks 'International Incident' by Trying to Enter Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis | Common Dreams
The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry filed a formal complaint with the US Embassy over the attempted incursion "so that acts of this nature are not repeated."
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January 29, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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'Sick, Malicious Lie': Trump Caught Pushing 'Alternate Reality' Version of Minneapolis ICE Shooting www.commondreams.org/news/trump-m...
'Sick, Malicious Lie': Trump Caught Pushing 'Alternate Reality' Version of Minneapolis ICE Shooting | Common Dreams
President Trump spreads false information about deadly shooting in Minneapolis, claiming ICE officer was run over. Eyewitness videos debunk his claims.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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As ‘Loyal Agents of Nazis’ in GOP Murder Citizens, US Is at 'Turning Point,' Advocates Say www.commondreams.org/news/border-...
As ‘Loyal Agents of Nazis’ in GOP Murder Citizens, US Is at 'Turning Point,' Advocates Say | Common Dreams
Minneapolis residents demand ICE leave after fatal shooting of legal observer. Lemkin Institute calls agents loyal to Nazis. DHS blocks investigation, Trump admin pushes false narrative. Senate Dems r...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Bondi Demands Walz Turn Over Minnesota Voter Rolls to 'Restore Rule of Law' to State www.commondreams.org/news/pam-bon...
Bondi Demands Walz Turn Over Minnesota Voter Rolls to 'Restore Rule of Law' to State | Common Dreams
US Attorney General Pam Bondi is demanding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hand over voter rolls, claiming it will ensure free and fair elections. Critics call it a "shakedown" and fear it's a ploy to spr...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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FBI Agent Resigns in Protest as Trump DOJ Investigates Renee Good—Not the ICE Agent Who Killed Her www.commondreams.org/news/fbi-min...
FBI Agent Resigns in Protest as Trump DOJ Investigates Renee Good—Not the ICE Agent Who Killed Her | Common Dreams
FBI supervisor resigns over handling of fatal shooting investigation. Good and her wife labeled "domestic terrorists" by Trump officials. ICE agents targeting observers. Is filming ICE operations now ...
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January 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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It Would Be a ‘Mistake’ for Dems to Assume Trump Won't Try to Subvert 2026 Elections: Experts www.commondreams.org/news/trump-m...
It Would Be a ‘Mistake’ for Dems to Assume Trump Won't Try to Subvert 2026 Elections: Experts | Common Dreams
Experts warn of potential threats to US election integrity in 2026 midterms, including Trump's interference plans and AI-driven propaganda swarms.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Trump Backs Off Europe Tariffs After Reaching Purported Greenland 'Framework' www.commondreams.org/news/trump-g...
Trump Backs Off Europe Tariffs After Reaching Purported Greenland 'Framework' | Common Dreams
President Trump backs off threat to impose tariffs on European nations over Greenland control.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:38 AM
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Trump Backs Off Europe Tariffs After Reaching Purported Greenland 'Framework' www.commondreams.org/news/trump-g...
Trump Backs Off Europe Tariffs After Reaching Purported Greenland 'Framework' | Common Dreams
President Trump backs off threat to impose tariffs on European nations over Greenland control.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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‘Sometimes You Need a Dictator,’ Trump Says Following Threats to Cancel Election www.commondreams.org/news/trump-d...
‘Sometimes You Need a Dictator,’ Trump Says Following Threats to Cancel Election | Common Dreams
"Sometimes you need a dictator," said President Donald Trump during a speech at Davos in front of a room of world leaders, just days after he threatened to "cancel" the 2026 election.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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ICE Officially Launches Operation 'Catch of the Day' as Maine Braces for Authoritarian Surge www.commondreams.org/news/ice-arr...
ICE Officially Launches Operation 'Catch of the Day' as Maine Braces for Authoritarian Surge | Common Dreams
“These masked men with no regard for the rule of law are causing long-term damage to our state and to our country,” said the mayor of Lewiston.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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Tell Trump: Hands Off Greenland!
The majority of people of Greenland—a population of just 57,000—have been working for years to move towards full independence from Denmark. The island is considered an “autonomous territory”—it has it...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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How Unnecessary Dialogue Tags Can Create Redundancies kathysteinemann.com/Musings/redu...
How Unnecessary Dialogue Tags Can Create Redundancies
You might not realize why a certain passage in your writing doesn’t read quite exactly the way you intend it to read. Your brilliantly crafted, eloquent words are there, but the writing seems to dr…
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January 21, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Provoking War Over Greenland, Trump Warns Nobel Snub Ends Reason to ‘Think Purely of Peace’ www.commondreams.org/news/trump-g...
Provoking War Over Greenland, Trump Warns Nobel Snub Ends Reason to ‘Think Purely of Peace’ | Common Dreams
President Trump's latest demand for Greenland has sparked tensions with European leaders, who are now scrambling to deescalate the situation. Trump's anger over not winning the Nobel Peace Prize has l...
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January 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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'Insane': Trump Threatens 8 Allies With New Tariffs for Opposing Greenland Takeover www.commondreams.org/news/trump-g...
'Insane': Trump Threatens 8 Allies With New Tariffs for Opposing Greenland Takeover | Common Dreams
"Trump has no legal authority to tariff American allies to bully them into backing his brainless attempt to seize Greenland," one US lawmaker said.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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'Goebbels Could Not Have Improved On This': DHS Spreads 'Propaganda' on ICE Killing as Violence Mounts www.commondreams.org/news/lauren-...
'Goebbels Could Not Have Improved On This': DHS Spreads 'Propaganda' on ICE Killing as Violence Mounts | Common Dreams
The US Department of Homeland Security's propaganda video on the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis has sparked outrage. Is the agency resorting to lies to justify violent crackdowns on immigrants a...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Danish Official Says No Breakthrough in Talks With US as Trump Intent on 'Conquering' Greenland www.commondreams.org/news/trump-g...
Danish Official Says No Breakthrough in Talks With US as Trump Intent on 'Conquering' Greenland | Common Dreams
Denmark and Greenland foreign ministers stand firm against Trump's wish to conquer Greenland. US allies express hope for respectful cooperation.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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More Shocking Footage Shows Federal Agents Raiding Minneapolis High School, Handcuffing Staff www.commondreams.org/news/border-...
More Shocking Footage Shows Federal Agents Raiding Minneapolis High School, Handcuffing Staff | Common Dreams
Federal immigration agents swarm Minneapolis high school, handcuff staff and fire chemical irritants at students. Safety concerns prompt school closure.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Trump Abandonment of Global Treaties, Including Landmark Climate Deal, 'Threatens All Life on Earth' www.commondreams.org/news/trump-w...
Trump Abandonment of Global Treaties, Including Landmark Climate Deal, 'Threatens All Life on Earth' | Common Dreams
President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from dozens of international treaties and organizations aimed at promoting cooperation on the world's most pressing issues, including human rights and...
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January 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Trump Vows to 'Do Something' With Greenland 'Whether They Like It or Not' www.commondreams.org/news/trump-g...
Trump Vows to 'Do Something' With Greenland 'Whether They Like It or Not' | Common Dreams
President Trump threatens allies over Greenland refusal, hints at military force.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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'I Don't Need International Law,' Trump Says, Adding That His 'Power' Is Limited Only By His 'Morality' www.commondreams.org/news/trump-u...
'I Don't Need International Law,' Trump Says, Adding That His 'Power' Is Limited Only By His 'Morality' | Common Dreams
As he threatens war with half a dozen nations, President Donald Trump said "I don't need international law," and that the only limit on his power is his "own morality." "This is the mind of a fascist...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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'I Don't Need International Law,' Trump Says, Adding That His 'Power' Is Limited Only By His 'Morality' www.commondreams.org/news/trump-u...
'I Don't Need International Law,' Trump Says, Adding That His 'Power' Is Limited Only By His 'Morality' | Common Dreams
As he threatens war with half a dozen nations, President Donald Trump said "I don't need international law," and that the only limit on his power is his "own morality." "This is the mind of a fascist...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/am...
Tell Trump: Hands Off Greenland!
The majority of people of Greenland—a population of just 57,000—have been working for years to move towards full independence from Denmark. The island is considered an “autonomous territory”—it has it...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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‘Execution Plain and Simple’: Community Fury in Minneapolis After Deadly Shooting by Federal Agent www.commondreams.org/news/minneap...
‘Execution Plain and Simple’: Community Fury in Minneapolis After Deadly Shooting by Federal Agent | Common Dreams
Minneapolis residents outraged after woman shot by ICE agent. Calls for ICE to leave city. Officials demand answers.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Videos From Scene of Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Betray 'Garbage' DHS Claims www.commondreams.org/news/minneap...
Videos From Scene of Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Betray 'Garbage' DHS Claims | Common Dreams
US DHS defends fatal shooting in Minneapolis as "domestic terrorism" act. Video footage contradicts claims. Mayor calls it "reckless use of power."
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January 7, 2026 at 10:16 PM